| 释义 |
met·a·phor /ˈmetəfə(r)， -fɔː(r)/
n.
1. 隐喻(一种修辞手段，如 drowning in money, food for thought 之类)；比喻
Using metaphor, we say that computers have senses and a memory. 打个比方，我们可以说计算机有感觉和记忆力。
Don't mix your metaphors. 不要混杂隐喻。
2. 比喻说法(for)
“The ship of the desert” is a metaphor for the camel. “沙漠之舟”是骆驼的比喻说法。
3. 象征
Central to Piccaso's work was the metaphor of the bullfight. 斗牛这一意象乃是毕加索作品的主线。
[< OFr métaphore < L metaphora < Gr < metapherein to transfer < META- ＋ pherein to bear] |